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Elaine Hornyak performs with LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra in August at Friendship Botanic Gardens.

ithin the tapestry of a beau- pet, bass horn trumpet and more. tiful life exists a thread of “He could play almost any instrument, except for music interwoven through 78 the fl ute,” Elaine said. Ironically, this is the instru- years. And for Vivian Elaine ment she has played for the past 66 years. Hornyak, she can’t imagine it It all began in elementary school when she was any other way. choosing her instrument for her fi fth-grade band WKnown simply as Elaine, the longtime Long class. Beach resident’s musical talent graced the commu- “I wanted to play violin, but Mom didn’t really nity for decades. She was born into a musical family want to listen to a beginning violinist,” she recalled. in Paducah, Ky. Her mother, Kathleen, was a gifted “I thank my mother to this day that she didn’t let pianist. Her father, Fred DeBold Jr., and grand- me start the violin.” father, Fred DeBold Sr., “played in a lot of honky- Instead, Elaine continued, she “saw another older tonks and on the radio in Paducah (Kentucky),” she junior high student at a PTA meeting play the fl ute said. Although he didn’t read music, her father was and fell in love with it.” profi cient on the guitar, clarinet, saxophone, trum- She continued to play throughout junior high THE December 24, 2020 Page 3 and at Clarksville Senior High School. While still in high school, she held the second fl ute position in the University of Louisville Orchestra and won the young adult award in 1958-1959 with the Louisville Your Scooter Symphony Orchestra. She went on to attend Indiana University, earn- ing a bachelor’s degree in music education and fl ute Headquarters performance. It was there she met her late hus- band, Steve Hornyak, who was born in South Bend and moved to Michigan City at age 7. He graduated from Elston High School in 1959, attended Purdue University-North Central (now Purdue University Northwest) and ultimately earned a music-educa- tion degree from Indiana University School of Mu- sic. Elaine and Steve married in 1962 while in their sophomore year of college. They were fortunate to be classmates in many of their college courses. As the Hornyaks began their job searches, Steve found himself interviewing for a high school band position in Reading, Mich. They arrived on a Sun- day for an interview the next day. In the process, they met the next-door neighbor of the Reading Community Schools superintendent. Elaine found herself with a job offer to teach sixth grade. While Steve was the high school band director for two years each in 2966 N. U.S. 421 Reading, Rock- Michigan City, IN 46360 ford and Howell, Mich., she taught (219) 871-0365 sixth-graders. www.hondaofmichigancity.com “I kept one chapter ahead HOURS of the kids,” she said. “That was Tues.-Fri. 9 am - 6 pm about all I could Sat. 9 am - 5 pm do.” With their Closed Sun.-Mon. combined love of music, Elaine and Steve were active in shar- Bring this ing their passion Steve and Elaine Hornyak with the South with their com- Beacher Shore Orchestra at Chicago Orchestra Hall in munity. Steve, coupon August 2012. who was a per- cussionist, managed a touring rock group with Young in for $100 off any American Showcase for three years. Elaine held the principal fl ute position in the Grand Rapids Sympho- scooter, motorcycle ny Orchestra, which Steve played in as well. Steve returned to Michigan City with his wife or ATV. in 1975. The next year, the two opened and began operating S&H RV Superstore, a recreational ve- Exp. Thursday,Exp. December 7/12/18 31, 2020 hicle dealership in Michigan City. The store began Limit 1 Coupon Per Customer

Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 December 24, 2020 tember. Steve was a part of the orchestra, too, from Living the Dream Continued from Page 3 1995 until his health prevented it in 2018. In addi- tion, Elaine joined three others ladies from LCSO to on U.S. 12 and later moved to U.S. 20. They sold form the Duneland Flute Quartet. They performed motorhomes, fi fth wheels, travel trailers and more, at various church services, at ladies’ teas and other and provided a repair-service center and parts store. similar events. The members included Merry John- After 42 years, the business switched to new owner- son, Toni Day and Sherry Jagger ship in October 2018. The South Shore Orchestra was another group The Hornyaks continued to share their love of with which Elaine enjoyed performing. She was the music with their community in a variety of ways. principal fl ute player there beginning in 2005. Over Until a few months ago, Elaine held the principle the years, the two also were members of the Windi- fl ute position with Michigan City Municipal Band. ana Concert Band, LaPorte City Band and Elkhart She and Steve began performing with it in 1975, Municipal Band. and Steve served as its president for 38 years. Steve and Elaine gave back to their community in Elaine put her music-education degree and other ways. He was a member of the Rotary Club, teaching experience to use where he also served a by offering private lessons term as president. He was to LaPorte and Michigan involved in the Michigan City fl ute students for City Jaycees, Michigan four decades. She touched City Amphitheatre Com- hundreds of students’ lives mittee and Unity Foun- through this outlet. dation of LaPorte County. Her own playing blos- He and Elaine were mem- somed after 2000 when bers of First Presbyterian Dan McNabb, the music Church, where Steve also director at First Presbyte- served as deacon. Steve rian Church in Michigan was a Mason, and he and City, encouraged her. his wife were members of “I attribute my continu- the Terre Haute Hungar- ing to play to Dan,” Elaine ian Lodge. said. After a lengthy battle Her growth as a musi- with cancer and other cian, as well as Steve’s, health conditions, Steve was equally infl uenced passed away on Nov. 24, by Vicky Warkentien, the 2019, at the age of 78. church’s music director af- Elaine and Steve were ter McNabb. married 57 years and had “She really utilized both one son, Dave, in 1972. A Steve and I in the church 1990 Elston High School service,” Elaine said. “She graduate, he now lives in gave us some wonderful Elaine Hornyak (center row, left) performs with LaPorte County Sym- Chicago, where he is co- phony Orchestra during a November 2019 concert. experiences.” Beacher fi le photo by Bob Wellinski owner of Live Wire Lounge. Twenty years ago, she “He plays drums like his began playing the piccolo and auditioned for – and Dad. He’s been very active as a musician and event was awarded –the fi rst piccolo position in Elkhart promoter. He’s performed in heavy metal groups in County Symphony Orchestra. Steve frequently the Greater Chicago area and abroad,” his proud served as a fi ll-in performer for this group. mother shared. At the time, the fl ute section with LaPorte Coun- After her last performances in September, Elaine ty Symphony Orchestra was full, but Elaine was submitted resignation letters to LCSO, the Michi- still able to perform in a small ensemble concert. gan City Municipal Band, LaPorte City Band and Then, the orchestra’s former music director, Philip South Shore Orchestra. Bauman, asked her to act as a utility person, fi lling However, her love of music hasn’t faded. in as needed. Instead, the unexpected happened. When Merry Johnson, who held the principal Elaine and John Hembree were high school fl ute position for about 25 years, retired, Elaine au- sweethearts who began dating in 1959, graduated ditioned for and was awarded the seat. together and attended Indiana University. While “She is my dearest friend,” Elaine said of John- there, the two continued to date and were engaged son. in 1960. Elaine played with LCSO until this past Sep- But, a disagreement happened and the two broke THE December 24, 2020 Page 5 up. “I met and married Steve,” she explained. “He (John) married another. And 60 years went by.” Over those six decades, the Hornyaks kept in con- tact with John, who lived in Gallatin, Tenn. John would stop by their business to say hello when he was in the Michigan City area. Sadly, John’s wife, Imogene, passed away this year. Then, like so many other 2020 events, Elaine and John’s 60th high school reunion was canceled in Au- gust because of COVID. But, she and John talked, agreeing to meet anyway. “Something magical happened,” Elaine shared. “The love we had was rekindled.” The two have purchased a home together in Clarksville, the same place where they attended high school. “Early on in our relationship, John and I decided not to marry,” Elaine explained. “My ashes will be buried next to Steve’s in Greenwood Cemetery. John Elaine with John Hembree. will lie next to his wife in Gallatin, Tenn. This was the best way to honor our beloved departed spouses most likely will continue to play her fl ute in the and our families.” Greater Louisville Area. John, too, is a music lover. He played the trumpet “It’s just part of me. It will always be. I just love during his time at Indiana University. doing it,” she said. “I value my musical experience, “We appreciate all types of music,” she said, “and especially in the Northwest Indiana area. It was really enjoy listening to music together.” my dream, and I’m fortunate to be able to live my For Elaine, her musical journey continues. She dream.” THE Page 6 December 24, 2020 Dear Santa Claus A beloved tradition returns to The Beacher with letters to Santa Claus from Notre Dame Elementary School second-graders, presented to you just as the children wrote them. Thanks to second-grade teacher Sara Conn for helping us out. Enjoy!

Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I hope you are healthy. For Christ- How are you? You are so nice. You How are you? How are the rein- mas, I want a Space Tracker 2,000. are very kind. I love you. I would like deer and the elves? You are the best. A Space Tracker 2000 tracks comets gym for the whole class because it’s For Christmas, I would like Hatchi- or anything that is coming toward yummy. I also would like an Elf on mals, because I like to collect them earth. I want it to keep us safe, so we the Shelf because it’s funny and cool. all. The second thing I would like is know what’s coming. I also want a I love you so much. Please get me an Elf on the Shelf, because I can toy Ironman to prove to my dad that those things! look for the elf each morning. Last I like action. Lastly, I want a volcano Love, Ben thing is a volleyball, because I like to do experiments. that game. Please, Santa. Love, Lucas Dear Santa, Love, Abigail You are the nicest person. How are Dear Santa, your elves doing? For Christmas, I Dear Santa, I was so good this year. You are would like a TV so I have something You are so nice. How are the elves? such a good person! May I please to do. I would also like a gummy bear For Christmas, I would fi rst like a have an iPod Touch 5, because it because you gave me one last year. Lego set, please, because I like to is so easy to carry around? May I The one pound gummy bear was build. I have already built the ones I PLEASE have a punching bag? One good. This last gift is for my cat—a have right now. Secondly, I also want more thing, may I please have a Hulk cat bed and a cat toy. to feed the poor people, because they costume? Love you. Love, Dax must be starving. Thirdly, I would From, Thomas PS. You are the coolest person! like more games, because they are fun to play before bedtime. There are Dear Santa, Dear Santa, so many out there. Fourth, I would I hope you and Mrs. Claus are feel- How are you feeling? Are you us- like a TV for my bedroom so I can ing well, and I hope you have a good ing a mask? You are the nicest per- watch it every night. Fifth, I want a Christmas. May I please have a Lego son! For Christmas, may I have Ul- Smart Watch so I can tell what time set for Christmas, because I have al- tra Nerf guns so when my family has it is. Sixth, I would like a Nintendo ways wanted one? May I please have a Nerf battle I can win, and because I Switch, because I like Mario. They a computer because I wanted one am usually always by myself? Also, I also look “fun” on commercials. My when I was six years old. May I have would like a TV because I don’t have cousin has one, and I could tell it was a necklace, because I only have two? one. Lastly, I would like a watch be- fun. Please! Love, Emma cause mine stopped working. Thank Love, Charlie you. Love, Jack THE December 24, 2020 Page 7 Dear Santa, Thanks for the surprise Christmas tree at 11:39 p.m. I was shocked! For Christmas, I would like to give a new water bottle to my friends, because it is nice. I would like some new material so I can make something like a new robot. This is for my Elf on the Shelf: I would like an Elf Pet. Thanks for my elf! Love, Gabe

Dear Santa, How are you? I would like an Android Phone for Christ- mas, because it is better than Apple. I would like an Xbox for Christmas, because it is cool. I also would like a solar panel for Christmas, because it gets sunlight! Thanks! Love, Carter

Dear Santa, How are you? I love you. For Christmas, I would like 300,000 V Bucks, because I need to get a skin (character) to play the game Fortnight. It would look cool! Second, I would like an Epic Prodigy dragon, because I want to be strong in my math Prodigy game. Finally, I want to get Roblox for my iPad to play with my friend, Richard. From, Daniel

Dear Santa, How are you? I hope you don’t get Covid! I have been so good! I have been waiting for Christmas. I would like Adopt Me and Piggy toys, because I love the game Roblox. I wish I had an Elf on the Shelf, because they are cool. I also would like a hamster because they’re cute. I will put him in a cage and keep it safe. Love, Richard

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Works by Cindy Bernhard, Steven Eichhorn and Moises Salazar. How do we discern what is fake from what is lent photos of dogs – dogs, not women. Set against real? What is fact and what is fi ction? These issues an exquisite and brilliant ombre background, the confront each of us in our current sociopolitical en- highly textured frames stand out, enticing us to look vironment. and see what is valued. The table below the frame is Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St., subtly tilted, projecting an ever so slight unease as presents the timely exhibit “Fake Real” through it is not representative of true perspective, especial- Jan. 9. The artists have produced a body of work ly as it relates to the shelves. This piece, as well as that, in effect, turns the issue of fake vs. real back her other paintings, establishes a visual push/pull, on itself through highly unique reinterpretations/ created through her use of fl attened background constructions of their individual reality and sensi- against highly textured accents, as well as her use bility. of color and space. Participating artists include Cindy Bernhard, In addition to her painted textures, achieved Steven Eichhorn, Carson Fox, Jeffrey Grauel, Moi- through the use of pastry tools, Bernard’s applica- ses Salazar and Rodrigo Lara Zendejas in the Hynd- tion of faux nails, glitter, eyelashes and more adds man Gallery, and Regin Igloria and Anne Yafi in the to the opulence and “fake” glamour of the works – a upstairs Brinka/Cross and Susan Block galleries. sly commentary on contemporary beauty enhance- Upon entering the Hindman, you notice the ments. Exhibition Director Lora Fosberg, in her bright, colorful, often glittery expanse of works. Nov. 14 gallery talk, commented, “She is revealing Many of the artists have emphasized expressive, to you who she is by revealing her experience.” saturated color. Eichhorn pres- Bernard is ents a group of ex- a traditionally quisitely made col- trained Chi- laged works from cago artist and his series “Stacked educator. In the Minerals.” These LCA exhibit, pieces also are very though, her colorful, but project paintings have a quieter, subtle moved beyond approach. In her the traditional. YouTube commen- They are much tary, Fosberg says more conceptu- that “Stephen is re- al, less realistic, ally obsessed with A 3-D collage by Steven Eichhorn. dominantly and collecting and cat- brightly color- egorizing different things. In this case, it is miner- ful, textural and als, precious stones and gems.” When I fi rst viewed also humorous, these works, I was struck by how beautifully cap- sometimes bit- tivating they were, and yet was puzzled by the ob- ingly so. In her jects themselves because I had never seen any kind mixed-media oil of mineral/stone combination as presented here. on canvas “Shelf Eichhorn achieves this look by cutting into expen- Life, 2019,” sive books to access his components, allowing him “Shelf Life, 2019,” a mixed-media and oil on we see shelves to create a subtle, low-relief 3-D collage. The end canvas by Cindy Bernard. lined with opu- result is a whole new gemstone, one that is fake and THE December 24, 2020 Page 13 not real at all, yet nevertheless attractive and desir- rialization of his heritage, of Mexican cemeteries, able, perhaps refl ective of our cultural love of and religious fi gurines and popular cultural objects. desire to possess precious gems. Upstairs you will fi nd a sculptural piece and col- Fox, a Brooklyn lages by Igloria, as well as an installation work by artist, presents a se- Yafi . ries of fi ve sculptural works, all cast in res- in. Her “Violet Moun- tain Top, 2018” is an elegant, colorful work reminiscent of am- ethyst crystals atop a pile of yet-to-be- carved stone beneath: a play on the idea of true nature and real crystals. Among the grouping of fi ve works is “My Violet Desires, 2018,” a bundle of what appears to be tied, violet, painted “Violet Mountain Top, 2018,” branches that in re- “Grid Love, 2020” by Anne Yafi . cast resin by Carson Fox. ality are composed of Yafi ’s “Grid Love, 2020” is a site-specifi c instal- resin, steel pins and twine. In fact, none of Fox’s lation made of dyed pipe cleaners and fi shing line works appear particularly “real.” However, they are formed into a grid. Her use of hand-dyed pipe clean- enticingly beautiful. All fi ve sculptures are elegant ers (most often thought of as simple crafting mate- and lovely with rich, nearly sensual color. Fox writes rials for youngsters) is transformed into something in her statement, “My goal is for them to seem pre- more like a three-dimensional painting, suspended posterous and wondrous, to underscore that noth- in space, colorful, playful and complex, something ing is more perplexing, complex and extraordinary that should be considered “real” art vs. crafty. I than nature.” found moving around the work the grided format Zendejas of- and colorful spines of pipe cleaners to be nearly ir- fers a series of resistible. Touching is not advised. As I continued mixed-media circularly, the griding changed depending on my works combin- new perspective. The linear quality of the piece ing ceramics, combined with the repetition of squares provides a metal, plastic, calming, meditative feel. In the end, it is a refresh- sometimes wood, ing look at a material that has been transformed. colored rib- A work that is technically well-executed, engaging bons and more. and elevating. Born in Mexico, When visiting the LCA, be sure to read the art- he was classi- ists’ statements for additional information on the cally trained as artists and the work. Be sure, too, to visit the down- a sculptor. In stairs galleries. The LCA welcomes small groups to his LCA show, book a docent-led tour. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. his works refl ect Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. his memories of to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and closed Tuesday. times and stories Visit www.lubeznikcenter.org for more details. from his earlier “Untitled IX, (Ephemeral Memorial series)” home in Mexico. by Rodrigo Lara Zendejas. 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Sometimes, though, I suspect directors realize they are working girlfriend, but is shocked to discover the school sub- with Meryl Streep. America’s greatest living actress. sequently calls off the event because of her. And instead of guiding her, they leave her to her In New York, Broadway stars Dee Dee Allen own devices. And even an actress of Streep’s caliber (Streep) and Barry Glickman (James Corden) see can make wrong choices. their musical about Eleanor Roosevelt close after Case in point: two new movies released within a one performance, the two brutalized in the press day of each other. Steven Soderbergh’s “Let Them All for being narcissistic. Realizing they need an image Talk” on HBO Max and Ryan Murphy’s “The Prom” Starring in “Let Them All Talk” are (from left) Lucas Hedges, Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen. overhaul, they head to Indiana to champion Alyssa’s on Netfl ix. Two directors who know how to tell a cause, joined by chorus girl Angie Dickinson (Nicole story, but who appear to have stayed out of Streep’s Kidman) and struggling actor-Julliard grad Trent way, and there is no happy medium here. In “Let Oliver (Andrew Rannells). There, they encounter Them All Talk,” Streep feels muted, stripped of all the school principal (Keegan-Michael Key, wonder- vitality. In “The Prom,” based on a 2018 Broadway ful), who is on Alyssa’s side, and the PTA president musical, the Oscar-winning actress — and everyone (Kerry Washington), who’s like a fascist android, else — spins ridiculously out of control. programmed to dissent on every issue. What happened? The score contains witty, catchy musical num- Let’s start with “Let Them All Talk.” It sounds bers that poke fun at stuffy, hypocritical behavior, delicious. Streep stars as Alice, a Pulitzer Prize- the most memorable being Rannells’ gospel-infused winning author tapped to receive her latest award, “Love Thy Neighbor.” yet is too afraid of fl ying to book a fl ight. So, the trip But Murphy approaches the material with jack- takes to the high seas and includes her nephew (Os- hammer subtlety. Streep, Corden, Kidman, Ran- car-nominee Lucas Hedges) and two old college pals, nells and Washington push the characters into Roberta (Candice Bergen) and Susan (Oscar-winner laughable extremes: garish cartoons with no base Dianne Wiest). Why Roberta and Susan have been in reality. It’s like a master class in overacting. The invited is a puzzle. The three have been estranged same applies to the musical numbers. Every song for quite some time, with Roberta still fuming she can’t just entertain. It must escalate and escalate may have inspired Alice’s fi rst book. Meryl Streep and James Corden lead the all-star cast in “The Prom.” into an overblown showstopper. Streep. Bergen. Wiest. Three of my favorite ac- Streep, one of the few dramatic heavyweights tresses playing women nurturing a lifetime of re- est, though, who can light up scenes like a comic es inclusivity when we need it most, well, it makes with a fl are for comedy, is all over the place. Murphy sentment. Soderbergh (“Traffi c,” “Erin Brockovich”) fi recracker, gets lost in the shuffl e, coasting on a you feel like an ogre, like you’ve just kicked a puppy. should have roped her in, and someone has got to goes for unforced naturalism, using natural light- funny line here and there to remind us she’s still in The Broadway musical adaptation was directed tell Corden to dial it down in movies. He forces ev- ing and encouraging his cast to improvise. The ap- the movie. by Murphy, who with “Glee,” “The Normal Heart,” ery laugh, every emotion so it loses its authenticity. proach backfi res. It feels pretentious, stranding the What’s the point, though? The payoff? Well, “Hollywood” and other projects aims to give the The real star ends up being the least known: actresses in scenes where you can feel them reach- there isn’t much of one. I suppose Soderbergh felt LGBT+ community the representation it’s been de- DeBose as Alyssa Greene. Lovely, with a gorgeous ing, trying to come up with something – anything putting three great actresses together would yield nied. But to say “The Prom” is over the top is to sug- voice, she is the most understated presence of “The – clever to say. And without strong dialogue propel- greatness. Instead, he’s created a movie that creeps gest Murphy recognized the top even existed. What Prom.” All Alyssa wants is to be who she is without ling the action forward, what remains is sluggish. along to a twist ending that, however unexpected, he has created is like A Very Special Episode of apologizing for it. 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Frank (Paul Bettany, left), his niece, Beth (Sophia Lillis), and lover, Walid (Peter Macdissi), arrive at the funeral of Frank’s father in “Uncle Frank,” now streaming on Amazon Prime.

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The American Red Cross LaPorte County Chapter will sponsor the following bloodmobiles: It’s why I’m here. • Northwest Health LaPorte, 1007 W. Lincolnway, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28. Warren Attar, Agent Your home and car are more than just • Michigan City Fire Training Center, 2510 E. 1902 E US 20, Evergreen Plaza Michigan Blvd., 12:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29. things. They’re where you make your Michigan City, IN 46360 memories – and they deserve the right Bus: 219-874-4256 • St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101 St. John protection. I get it. It’s why I’m here. Road, noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. Fax: 219-874-5430 [email protected] LET’S TALK TODAY. • Northwest Health LaPorte, 1007 W. Lincolnway, noon-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8. • First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, La-

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Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect by Richard H. Schneider, illustrated by Elizabeth J. Miles (hardcover, $12.99 retail in bookstores and online; also available as a paperback or eBook. 28 pages.)

“They say that if you creep into an evergreen for- est late at night you can hear the trees talking. If you listen very carefully to the whisper of the wind, you can hear the older pines telling the younger ones why they will never be perfect. They will always have a bent branch here, a gap there…” So reads the opening sentences of this beautiful little book I give as my Christmas gift to you. This uplifting story of love and sacrifi ce was fi rst pub- lished in 1981 in The Guideposts Family Christmas Book: The Gifts of Christmas. It was put in book form in 1987. This newer version was published in 2016. It has a full-color illustration on every other page, perfectly paired to the story in fairy tale-like soft tones. This is a story you will want to share with your children over and over again for the mes- sage of love and hope our present world sadly needs. The story begins like this… In a world long ago, each year the Queen and her woodsman would travel out to the woods to pick the perfect tree for the Christmas festivities in the castle. “Out in the hushed forest every evergreen hoped for this honor. Each tree tried to grow its branches and needles to perfection. All of them strained to have the best form and appearance.” One year, she picks the most unlikely tree ever — its branches don’t perk up nice and strong, some of them look nibbled on… We can’t live in a perfect world, but we can live in But the Queen saw something else in Little a kinder, gentler world where we look for the things Pine, as was the tree’s forest name. The woodsman we have in common and make concessions for the couldn’t see the sacrifi ces the tree had made dur- things we don’t. ing the year to help the forest animals who sought My Christmas wish for you is peace and under- refuge, or a little food under its spreading branches, standing, health in the year to come and happiness but the Queen, in her heart, saw exactly how beau- always. tiful was Little Pine’s heart. Till next time, Merry Christmas, Happy New “For, as have many of us, the trees have learned Year, and, of course, happy reading! that living for the sake of others makes us most (Editor’s note — Look for Sally’s picks for the best beautiful in the eyes of God.” books of 2020 in our Jan. 14 edition.) THE December 24, 2020 Page 43

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